Ukraine flags wave across La Conner

Walking along First Street, you will find dozens of tiny Ukrainian flags in flower pots outside restaurants and shops. These flags represent La Conner’s support of Ukraine and show how one small town can make a difference.

Town residents Jean Wedin, John Leaver and Joyce Welch have been collecting donations since March for a Ukraine relief fund at Washington Federal Bank on Morris Street. The donations go to the World Central Kitchen, which has provided some four million meals to refugees on the Polish border.

Through April 5, $7,575 has been collected, Leaver said. He is hoping to send $8,000 to World Central Kitchen on Friday. To contribute, please contact branch manager Tami Mason at 360-466-3129 or stop in at the bank.

Welch and La Conner resident Janet Laurel distributed the miniature flags across town April 1. They were purchased by Wedin.

Tulip festival visitors will get to see La Conner’s support for Ukraine all month long as there is not an end in sight for the flags, Laurel said.

“The town has shown wonderful support.”